Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Coordinator
Duration of the Contract: Twelve (12) months, with the possibility of extension
International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.

Its mission is to improve quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.

By offering training and health care to local populations and medical and nutrition assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

The SBC Coordinator, based in Mogadishu, will provide support to International Medical Corps’ nutrition programs in south-central Somalia and Somaliland. Specifically, the SBC Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation of activities designed to promote behavior change for improved maternal and child nutrition.

He/She will train and provide ongoing supportive supervision to local implementing partners and International Medical Corps’ field-based national staff.

Specific Responsibilities and Tasks:
1. General knowledge of International Medical Corps code of conduct and ethicsMaintain and promote positive relationships colleagues and beneficiariesRespect all rules and proceduresComply with health and safety rulesRespect medical ethics2. Implement and Monitor Social and Behavior Change ActivitiesTrain and provide ongoing supportive supervision to national implementing partners and International Medical Corps’ field-based national staff in promoting improved maternal and child nutrition through the Care Group model, home micronutrient fortification, and other community-based SBC activities.Develop and operationalize a plan for building the capacity of national implementing partners to promote SBC for IYCF through the Care Group model.Liaise with Directorate of Health, local authorities, and other key stakeholders to build national capacity to promote improved nutrition levels through the Care Group model.Coordinate with IMAM programs and health facilities to encourage cross-referrals.Prepare an M&E plan for all SBC-related activitiesResponsible for timely and accurate collection of data against indicators, in line with donor reporting requirements; ensure experiences and lessons are well-documented; prepare weekly progress reports for submission to International Medical Corps Program CoordinatorWork with the Nutrition Coordinator to prepare regular narrative reports, in line with donor reporting requirements, for submission to donor.Work with International Medical Corps technical staff to develop and conduct surveys and evaluations as needed (e.g. KAP, SMART, Barrier analysis, etc.)Other duties as determined in consultation with International Medical Corps technical and program management staff.Master’s degree in nutrition or public health, with focus in nutrition/medical anthropology/behavior change, AND 5+ years of relevant work experience (minimum 3 years in developing country); ORBachelor’s degree in nutrition and 7+ years of relevant work experience (minimum 5 years in developing country)Experience:Previous SBC experience; promotion of IYCF through Care Group model highly preferred;Experience working in settings where both acute malnutrition and stunting are significant public health issuesKnowledge of the latest best-practices and standards related to nutritionStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to relate to and motivate local staff effectivelyAbility to work in hardship conditions and in conflict settingsDemonstrated strengths in writing and critical thinking; strong computer skillsKnowledge of/experience with the Somalia context is a plus

Languages: Fluent in English and Somali – written and spoken
Send cover letter and CV top the following email address: somaliajobs@imcafrica.org. Please indicate the job title in the email subject line clearly.
Deadline for applications: 4th July 2013. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
International Medical Corps is an equal opportunities employer

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Vacancy: Program Officer (HIV/AIDS & Behavior Change)

Duration: One year, with possibility of extension

1.0 Introduction

YIKE is a youth NGO based in Nairobi’s Kariobangi North estate. YIKE works with thousands of youth that belong to youth groups in all slum areas of Nairobi.

Its mission is to enhance youth participation in socio-economic, environmental and technological initiatives developed by youth, while its vision is to facilitate youth to achieve their own development.

YIKE’s four main program areas are Livelihoods, Health, Communication and Governance

2.0 Project Background Information

GOAL Ireland Kenya has been working with YIKE in implementation of various projects, key amongst them being HIV/AIDS & Behavior Change. This project targets youths (aged 15-35 years) resident in the informal settlements of Kariobangi/Korogocho, Dandora and Mukuru.

The broad objectives of the project are;

i. To Increase the uptake of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment services through community outreach activities

ii. To promote behaviour change among youth through peer education training and peer to peer education activities including sports events.

The key activities under this project include;

Community Outreach eventsPeer Education TrainingsPeer to Peer outreachesSporting activity outreach events3.0 Job Description

The Program Officer (HIV/AIDS & Behavior Change) will be responsible for the following:

Planning and organizing of community outreach events, peer education trainings, peer to peer outreaches and sporting activity outreaches in the informal settlements.Monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, to ensure concurrence with donor expectationsGuidance and management of implementing youth groups, to ensure adherence with the project’s broad objectivesMentorship and management of a team of 3 project assistants, as relates to all the project activities.Maintenance of good working relationships with the principal donor, GOAL Kenya, and other implementing partner organizations.Strengthening of the referral system already in placeDevelopment of monthly/quarterly donor reports, for onward transmission to the donor.Fundraising for project sustainability.4.0 Professional and Academic Requirements
Degree in a Social Science, Public Health or related field(s). Possession of a diploma in a related field will be an added advantage.Possession of excellent report writing skills, in line with donor requirements is mandatory.Computer skills (Office Suite)Minimum work experience of 2 years, preferably in the NGO sectorAbility to effectively manage and mentor a small team of Project Assistants.Experience in partnership liaison, support and capacity building of self help youth groups in the informal settlementsHighly knowledgeable and conversant with primary health issues, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, and the impact on youths and communities in Nairobi's informal settlementsKnowledge of project management, including budgets and human resource managementConversant with community work and issues pertaining to informal settlements.Good communication skills (Temperance between communication in formal and informal contexts, since you’ll be in constant touch with donors on the one end and youths in the slums on the other end).Excellent Report writing skills.Ability to work under pressure6.0 Additional Information

Kindly note;

The working premise will be at YIKE Offices, located in Kariobangi North, Kamunde Road, Sanoda House, 2nd floor but with frequent travels to the field.

Applications (Cover letter & CV) should be sent by email to: < info@yike.org> and carbon copied (cc) to < semayike@gmail.com>

The email application should have the following as the heading; HIV/AIDS &BCC Program Officer Application 2012.

Limit your CV to not more than 3 pages.

Do NOT send certificate attachments onto your email.

Deadline of Submission is Friday the 24th February 2012 at 6pm.

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DR Congo Senior Nutrition Advisor Kinshasa, DR Congo

Helen Keller International (HKI) is seeking a Senior Nutrition Advisor (SNA) for its office in Kinshasa.

The SNA will provide strategic direction and leadership to nurture and grow the HKI DRC Nutrition Team to ensure effective program planning, management and technical direction.

(S)he will also provide technical expertise to the HKI DRC office and collaborating partners in nutrition, micronutrient supplementation health and agriculture, food fortification, Essential Nutrition Actions framework, behavior Change communication (BCC), training, group facilitation, and curriculum development.

Requirements for the position include:

5 years’ experience in nutrition program design, implementation, and monitoring, including strong quantitative analytic skills.
Background in community based nutrition programs, especially those related to micronutrients, infant and young child feeding, nutrition and HIV and AIDS and nutrition in emergencies.
Advanced university degree in nutrition, public health or related subjects.
Fluency in French and English.Please send CV and cover letter in French at recrutement.hkirdc@gmail.com by December 15, 2011.

Behavior Change Communication ( BCC) Technical Advisor Goma, DR Congo

Helen Keller International (HKI) is seeking a BCC Technical Advisor (TA) to develop the crosscutting communication strategy of a food security project (RISE) in the North Kivu province in the DRC.

The BCC TA will coordinate the implementation of formative researches as well as LQAS evaluations and will ensure the translation results into the BCC strategy.

(S)he will support, the development of BCC messages, tools and materials that will be used to support program implementation.

(S)he will coordinate the implementation of health and nutrition trainings targeting Health Zone Management Teams.

Requirements include:

7 years’ experience in the implementation of communication, outreach or advocacy programs in the field of health or agriculture.
University degree in journalism, social sciences or public health.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation and in the implementation of qualitative and quantitative research.
Fluency in French and English.Please send CV and cover letter in French at recrutement.hkirdc@gmail.com by December 15, 2011.

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SUMMARY SCOPE OF WORK: The Regional Behavior Change Communications Advisor will provide technical leadership and implementation oversight for all of Danya’s evidenced based behavior change communications initiatives in the region. The position will be responsible for providing technical assistance to USG agencies, USG partners, and national government partners, designing and leading high impact communications strategies and implementations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership ? Provide strategic leadership and vision for Danya’s BCC program ? Responsible for leading the behavior change communication technical approach across multiple projects ? Represent Danya before stakeholders and oversee implementation of activities throughout Kenya ? Contribute to annual work planning ? Establish and maintain a productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs and community groups for smooth implementation
? Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently

Management ? Work collaboratively with project teams and US-based headquarters staff to assure proper financial projections, reporting, spending and compliance with project terms and conditions. ? Contribute to ensure projects meets set targets ? Promote and support the dissemination of best practices among the project teams ? Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports, and annual reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ? Clinical or communications degree with post-graduate level training in public health preferred ? A minimum of 8+ years of senior level experience in designing and implementing behavior change communications strategies ? Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to public health or food security projects of over $1,000,000 US per year in the Africa region ? Expertise in research to practice – identifying best practices and adapting them to program realities ? Solid publication record in area of BCC ? Experience evaluating impact of BCC interventions ? Experience developing successful, replicable and sustainable projects ? A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams, and developing communities of learning among host country partners and counterparts ? Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills ? Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills ? Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform ? Fluency in English ? Experience and understanding of Global Health Initiative and Feed the Future frameworks ? Ability to travel nationally and internationally

Please send CV/Resume to globalrecruitment@danya.com.

Danya is an equal opportunity employer.

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Behavior Change Communications Advisor for Food Security
Nairobi, Kenya
Full-Time Regular Employee
Posted: October 2010
Summary of Responsibilities

The Behavior Change Communications Advisor for Food Security will provide technical leadership and implementation oversight for Danya’s evidenced based, food security behavior change communications initiatives in the country. The position will be responsible for providing technical assistance to USG agencies, USG partners, and GoK, designing and leading high impact communications strategies and implementations.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years’ of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Unique Requirements

Ability to travel nationally and Internationally
Fluent in English
Competencies – Behavioral

Flexibility: Is open to change and new information, adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, and adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions, and provides solutions to individual and organizational problems. Develops reasonable options for solutions when required for decision making.
Strong Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information, and organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work in cooperation with others and communicates effectively with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and other outside contacts.
Initiative: Seeks out new assignments and undertakes additional duties on his or her own when appropriate.
Professionalism: Stays focused on the situation, issue, or behavior related to work and resolves work-related problems in a constructive and collegial manner.
Reliability: Can be relied on to be available when needed, completes assigned tasks, and conducts necessary follow-up independently.
Compliance with Policy, Law, and Regulation: Complies with safety regulations, rules of conduct, other applicable laws and regulations, and company policies.
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams, and developing communities of learning among host country partners and counterparts is a plus.
Competencies – Technical

Technical Ability: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to job requirements. Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job.
Information Technology: Demonstrates proven skills in the effective use of information technology, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, PowerPoint, etc.
Oral Communication: Expresses facts and ideas orally in a clear, convincing, and organized manner.
Written Communication: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
A minimum of 6+ years of senior level experience in designing and implementing behavior change communications strategies
Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to public health projects of over $1,000,000 US per year in developing countries, with emphasis on US government funded food security programs in the region
Experience and understanding of the Feed the Future programming
Experience developing successful, replicable and sustainable projects is preferred.
Expertise in research to practice – identifying best practices and adapting them to program realities is preferred
Solid publication record in area of BCC is preferred.
Competencies – Corporate

Integrity: Demonstrates a professional approach embedded with a high level of integrity, trustworthiness, and honesty in all relationships with staff, customers, contractors, consultants, and the general public.
Quality: Implements and maintains quality control systems to meet company standards by developing policies and implementing procedures that ensure a high level of quality in all aspects of corporate activity and projects.
Creativity: Demonstrates an ability to develop creative, original, innovative, or inventive solutions in support of Danya processes, services, interactions, or products. Maintains high-level creativity and innovation in the full spectrum of project development, implementation, and operation.
Customer Service: Ensures customer’s needs are understood and that products and/or services demonstrate an understanding of customer’s needs and requirements. Continually strives to reduce variations in the existing process that cause failures to meet customer’s needs and requirements. Constantly looks for ways to provide new innovative products/services and processes to meet customer’s needs and requirements.
If you would like to apply for any of the current Nairobi openings listed or submit your resume for future consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to: globalrecruitment@danya.com.

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